Comedy, dancing and helicopters: 6 fun things to do in UAE this weekend

Dubai - What will you be up to?

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David Light

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Ester makes you laugh. We all had to cut back on lots of things in 2020, but we’re determined 2021 is going to be the year of sheer excess when it comes to laughter. To make sure that you gorge on more than your fair share of happiness the Laughter Factory is bringing a line up that will leave your comedy taste buds tingling. Making her debut, Ester Manito is an Arab Essex girl who talks stereotypes, feminism, racism, relationships and her quest to control her hair. She’s on at the Movenpick JBR tonight and tomorrow.
Ester makes you laugh. We all had to cut back on lots of things in 2020, but we’re determined 2021 is going to be the year of sheer excess when it comes to laughter. To make sure that you gorge on more than your fair share of happiness the Laughter Factory is bringing a line up that will leave your comedy taste buds tingling. Making her debut, Ester Manito is an Arab Essex girl who talks stereotypes, feminism, racism, relationships and her quest to control her hair. She’s on at the Movenpick JBR tonight and tomorrow.
Vegan vibes. Veganuary is in full swing and at Atlantis The Palm’s Ronda Locatelli they are pushing the banana leaf boat out. The Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli’s second restaurant boasts the biggest vegan menu of any non-vegan restaurant in the city, with more than 40 dishes to choose from. One of the new additions to the menu is vegan cheese which has proven to be extremely popular especially in the insalata di spinaci (spinach salad with vegan cheese).
Vegan vibes. Veganuary is in full swing and at Atlantis The Palm’s Ronda Locatelli they are pushing the banana leaf boat out. The Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli’s second restaurant boasts the biggest vegan menu of any non-vegan restaurant in the city, with more than 40 dishes to choose from. One of the new additions to the menu is vegan cheese which has proven to be extremely popular especially in the insalata di spinaci (spinach salad with vegan cheese).
Fly high escapes. Everyone needs a great escape from time to time, whether it’s metaphorical like reading a really good book or zoning out on a chaise lounge by the beach. Thanks to Palazzo Versace Dubai, though, you can take things far more literally. Have a night’s stay and be a professional sightseer in the sky with ‘Fly in Style’s 22-minute helicopter tour, courtesy of HeliDubai. The package starts from Dh2500 per night for accommodation in a suite, a heli ride for four, breakfast and dinner for the family and a spa massage among other benefits.
Fly high escapes. Everyone needs a great escape from time to time, whether it’s metaphorical like reading a really good book or zoning out on a chaise lounge by the beach. Thanks to Palazzo Versace Dubai, though, you can take things far more literally. Have a night’s stay and be a professional sightseer in the sky with ‘Fly in Style’s 22-minute helicopter tour, courtesy of HeliDubai. The package starts from Dh2500 per night for accommodation in a suite, a heli ride for four, breakfast and dinner for the family and a spa massage among other benefits.
Gents’ night. A twist on the usual all-inclusive evenings, Hakkasan Abu Dhabi is bringing back its stylish Gentlemen’s Night tonight. This sophisticated soiree is set to spoil the capital’s gentlemen with a luxurious experience alongside Hakkasan’s unrivalled authentic Cantonese cuisine. For Dh288 per person enjoy a signature welcome drink, two premium Scottish beverages of choice as well as a selection of two treats, including an H. Upmann Magnum 54 and a freshly rolled Cuban treat. It’s on from 7pm.
Gents’ night. A twist on the usual all-inclusive evenings, Hakkasan Abu Dhabi is bringing back its stylish Gentlemen’s Night tonight. This sophisticated soiree is set to spoil the capital’s gentlemen with a luxurious experience alongside Hakkasan’s unrivalled authentic Cantonese cuisine. For Dh288 per person enjoy a signature welcome drink, two premium Scottish beverages of choice as well as a selection of two treats, including an H. Upmann Magnum 54 and a freshly rolled Cuban treat. It’s on from 7pm.

Published: Wed 6 Jan 2021, 7:11 PM

Last updated: Fri 8 Jan 2021, 8:26 AM

New brunch. Night brunches are always worth a look, providing a fun alternative to dinner and at Downtown Dubai’s Distillery the new ‘Brewski Brunch’ launching on Friday offers three hours of unlimited food & beverages, all served to the table, complete with Burj Khalifa views. The resident DJ takes to the decks from 6pm to 1.30am to play all the latest hits, plus hip hop and rock classics of yesterday. For your main course, choose from options such as roasted spice-rubbed half chicken with BBQ sauce, 24-hour cooked brisket with habanero & tomato chutney, the ‘too cheesy’ burger with mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan or the Vietnamese-spiced ‘pho king’ chicken burger. It’s priced from Dh189.
New brunch. Night brunches are always worth a look, providing a fun alternative to dinner and at Downtown Dubai’s Distillery the new ‘Brewski Brunch’ launching on Friday offers three hours of unlimited food & beverages, all served to the table, complete with Burj Khalifa views. The resident DJ takes to the decks from 6pm to 1.30am to play all the latest hits, plus hip hop and rock classics of yesterday. For your main course, choose from options such as roasted spice-rubbed half chicken with BBQ sauce, 24-hour cooked brisket with habanero & tomato chutney, the ‘too cheesy’ burger with mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan or the Vietnamese-spiced ‘pho king’ chicken burger. It’s priced from Dh189.

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